Substitute Teacher Fired After Smoking Pot In Class: Officials

NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA — A substitute teacher at North Attleboro High School was fired after smoking marijuana in a classroom full of students, school officials told WHDH. Students in the classroom Monday immediately reported the incident to Principal Pete Haviland. The teacher's name has not been released, and it's not clear if criminal charges will be filed.

"The incident at North Attleborough High School was entirely unexpected and unprecedented and it was in no way a reflection of the great students, faculty, staff, and families of this great school and community,” Haviland told WHDH in a statement. "Instead, the quick actions of the students to report their concerns is an accurate reflection of the values of this school and community and serves as comforting evidence demonstrating that our students share and uphold these common values of safety and appropriateness within our school."

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